Independent Lens: The Longoria Affair

Is it possible the state of Texas would have refused to provide funeral services for a World War II veteran because the deceased was Hispanic? Yes─and the swirl of controversy that surrounded the burial of Mexican-American soldier Felix Z. Longoria, Jr. is the focus of this "Independent Lens" program. Learn how then-Senator Lyndon Johnson helped end the injustice and pave the way for the larger civil rights gesture he would make as U.S. president. 60 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo.

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Is it possible the state of Texas would have refused to provide funeral services for a World War II veteran because the deceased was Hispanic? Yes─and the swirl of controversy that surrounded the burial of Mexican-American soldier Felix Z. Longoria, Jr. is the focus of this "Independent Lens" program. Learn how then-Senator Lyndon Johnson helped end the injustice and pave the way for the larger civil rights gesture he would make as U.S. president. 60 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital stereo, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo.